The Ohio State football season isn’t quite over yet as they will battle the Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff semifinal, coming off a 41-21 win over the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
However, the Buckeyes have already lost a key reserve for next season.
George Fitzpatrick, a redshirt sophomore offensive tackle, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports, is expected to transfer. There are yet to be reports on where he could land, but he has been a pivotal reserve for the Buckeyes this season.
Fitzpatrick, who is from Englewood, Colorado, was a four-star prospect out of high school and performed well for most of the season, earning a 73.8 grade from Pro Football Focus.
Ohio State redshirt sophomore OT George Fitzpatrick is expected to enter the transfer portal, a source tells @247Sports/@CBSSports.
A former 4-star recruit, Fitzpatrick served as a key reserve for the Buckeyes this season and posted a 73.8 PFF grade.https://t.co/YLFZrYyeYe pic.twitter.com/E2l1BI3W8j
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 4, 2025
Fitzpatrick is a 6-foot-6 tackle and comes in at 313 pounds. He’s a massive weapon for the Buckeyes offensive line and was the No. 2-ranked player in the state of Colorado for the Class of 2022.
There’s no denying that Fitzpatrick heading home to Colorado could be a possibility, and there should be more information on his decision in the coming months.
